Learning Partner status awarded

Press release: 4 May 2011

Planning and urban design consultancy Turley Associates has been awarded the prestigious 'Learning Partner' status by the Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) for its comprehensive staff training and professional development programme. The award was made on 4 April 2011.

RTPI Learning Status is awarded only to those organisations that can successfully demonstrate that they have achieved and maintain the highest standards in staff training and development. Turley Associates is one of just a small number of companies who hold Learning Partner status.

Clare Bolton, HR Manager, Turley Associates said: "The RTPI sets a high standard for firms wishing to achieve Learning Partner status. The award reflects Turley Associates' own very high standards in recruiting the best people and providing first class ongoing training and support."

Rob Lucas, Chief Executive, Turley Associates, adds: "This award sends a very clear message to clients, colleagues and the wider planning community; Turley Associates is one of the best in maintaining the highest of standards in the development of its people and in the delivery of support and advice to clients. Everyone at Turley Associates should be proud of this achievement."

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About Turley Associates
Turley Associates is the UK's leading independent planning and urban design consultancy. The company operates from 10 offices - London, Southampton, Bristol, Cardiff, Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast - and has market leading expertise in planning, urban design, masterplanning, sustainability and heritage. The company has a strong reputation in the residential, retail, infrastructure, energy, health, education, sports and leisure, waste, minerals and mining and financial sectors.